Opening Hours: Wednesday to Friday 10-5 Saturdays 9-2

Mabel & Mack's

Easter School Holiday Program

Book Hunt

Over the Easter long weekend (From Friday 18th to Monday 21st April), you can head down to the Esplanade and search all along the foreshore for little packets of pre-loved books for you to read and keep or leave for the next hunter!

QCWA Colouring In Competition (Preps and Year 1's)

Running from Wed 26th March - 17th April

Come collect a colouring in picture , complete and return to go in the running to win some McDonald's meal vouchers

Young Writers Workshop

Saturday 5th April 10am-12pm $35 (Includes Morning Tea) **Prebooking Required**

Ages 11 and above

Come along to learn new skills, spark some curiosity, discuss ideas, ask questions and chat to a published author!

Word Hunt

Collect an answer sheet instore, then head to Canoe Point. Find the book symbol and write the clue on your answer sheet. Bring it back to Mabel and Mack's to go in the running for a fabulous prize!

EVENTS

Check out what events are happening at Mabel and Mack's in the coming months!

Thursday Games Morning

Everyone welcome to come and play some games! Cards, board games, puzzles and more. Every Thursday

From 10am-12pm

No cost to play

STORY TIME

With local author Stevie Russell!

Thursday 27th March

2pm-3pm

U3A Meet and Greet

Gladstone U3A is part of an International movement aimed at providing opportunities for people in the third age of their life to continue learning and socialising. We are not highly academic and do not issue degrees, even though we have the word University in our name.

Date: Friday 4th April 2025 11am-1pm @ Mabel and Mack's Book Shop Come to find out more information, grab a coffee and chat to members and see what it's all about!!

Mabel and Mack's Book Club

Wednesday 30th April @ 6.30pm New faces always welcome! Check out our book clubs page for more info.

Writer's Group

Meet like-minded people, share your writing. discuss ideas and get creative!

Every few weeks the group meets instore to share their work, discuss ideas, work on individual pieces or develop their skills in different genres.

Everyone is welcome from novice to published authors.

Next Meeting Friday 2nd May 2025

What would you like to explore?

New Books...

Once Upon a Broken Heart - Book 1

That's not my Dinosaur

A Rose For The ANZAC Boys

$19.99

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY FROM THE CRAYONS

$24.99

Welcome To The World Little Baby

$24.99

That's Not My Bunny

$14.99

All the Ways Mum Will Be There

$24.99

About Us

Love books, coffee and treats!? Mabel and Mack's is the place for you!

Mabel & Mack's, is a space where a good book can be enjoyed with a great coffee. We aim to provide a literary hub, where groups or individuals can meet to discuss, create and enjoy all things relating to literacy. We host and support book clubs, writing groups and all members of the community who want a relaxing space for a catch up. We have a small coffee nook, which brews amazing Piazza D'Oro Coffee, and serves small treats to enjoy! We also provide a range of gifts, cards and wrapping paper.